Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies
Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Cookies are the perfect festive treat for any occasion, combining a delightful blend of cozy spices and sweet milk chocolate. These cookies not only bring a whimsical touch to your dessert table but also create a fun baking experience for families and friends. Imagine rolling out dough, cutting out playful pumpkin shapes, and filling them with melty chocolate goodness! Whether you’re preparing for a Halloween gathering or simply craving something sweet on a chilly evening, these cookies are sure to bring smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups salted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces milk chocolate, melted
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and brown sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, spices, and salt to form dough.
- Roll out dough and cut into pumpkin shapes. Chill in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 8-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush cooled cookies with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Assemble by spreading melted chocolate on the bottom half of plain cookies and topping with decorated cookie halves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg